Software Test Manager

 

Recruiter:

HR Genie

Job Ref:

STM - 07/02

Date posted:

Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Location:

Bellville, South Africa

Salary:

Market related


JOB SUMMARY:
Software Test Manager with 8+ Years' experience in Manual and Automation

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Software Test Manager required in Bellville on contract. 8+ Years’ experience in Manual and Automation Testing with at least 4 years in a management role. Broad experience in Software Testing, Manual and Automation, is required. Great communication and “out of the box” thinker. Able to put a “Consultant” hat on when it comes to testing methodologies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead Software Testing Discipline
    • Establish Software Testing discipline as an integral component of the Software Development Lifecycle and report on measurable quality improvements
    • Be the primary contact for all matters related to Testing.
  • Implement and Manage Software Testing Process and Tooling
    • Plan, manage, and measure the Software Testing discipline so that the company can be confident that their Software Testing team operates like an industry leading team
    • Identify the correct tools and Testing process, and ensure cadence with the Software Development team’s agile practices
    • Preparation and review of test plans
    • Monitor all Software Testing activity, test results, defect rates and areas of improvement
    • Bearing continuous improvement in mind, constantly review the testing process and drive further efficiencies and improvements
    • Utilize all quality and testing tools optimally, including balancing automation versus manual testing
  • Lead Continuous Improvement in Software Testing team
    • Demonstrate the value that testing processes add through a metric-driven approach
    • Champion the value and benefits of testing to the business and other senior managers through regular communication and knowledge-sharing
  • Mentor and coach Software Testing team members
    • Work with the Test team to develop personal development and training plans and provide opportunity for learning (report on this annually)
    • Mentoring and coaching to Test team members, ensuring the success of the team’s Design delivery

Requirements

  • Matric, Relevant Tertiary Qualification would be preferential
  • 8+ years’ experience in the Full Software Testing Lifecycle
  • 4+ years’ experience in a Management/Team Leadership role - Building and managing Software Testing teams, able to recognise and bring out the best in the team
    • Demonstrable experience in manual and automated Testing
    • Experience of modern Test automation and monitoring tools
    • Functional and non-functional testing experience
    • Comfortable writing and debugging code
    • Strong communication skills, dealing with all levels of management and peers within an organisation
    • Working with stakeholders to ensure Software Testing vision is understood and implemented correctly
    • Experience of working with teams following an agile methodology

 

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